Great Path Academy proudly celebrated our 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase on Friday, February 20th. This was a time of reflection, celebration, and education—an opportunity to uplift the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped not just Black history, but American and global history as a whole. Thank you to all of our presenters, performers, and organizers! A special thank you to our guests who we honored for their work - Mr. Liston Filyaw, Ms. Theresa Harris, Ms. Beth Gibbs, and Ms. Frances McAlpine Sharp - thank you for sharing your stories and time with GPA! We captured so many wonderful photos and videos and we hope you enjoy a few of them!
Great Path Academy proudly celebrated our 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase on Friday, February 20th. This was a time of reflection, celebration, and education—an opportunity to uplift the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped not just Black history, but American and global history as a whole. Thank you to all of our presenters, performers, and organizers! A special thank you to our guests who we honored for their work - Mr. Liston Filyaw, Ms. Theresa Harris, Ms. Beth Gibbs, and Ms. Frances McAlpine Sharp - thank you for sharing your stories and time with GPA! We captured so many wonderful photos and videos and we hope you enjoy a few of them!
Junior and Senior Prom Announcement: Met Gala Glitz & Glam
This year’s prom was the first unanimous venue vote in GPA history! Seniors elected to have our prom at the Bond Ballroom on Friday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Each prom ticket is $80.00 per person. Doors will close at 6:45pm.
Please see Ms. PD in Room 214 to purchase your prom ticket.
This year’s prom was the first unanimous venue vote in GPA history! Seniors elected to have our prom at the Bond Ballroom on Friday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Each prom ticket is $80.00 per person. Doors will close at 6:45pm.
Please see Ms. PD in Room 214 to purchase your prom ticket.
Support the American Red Cross. Give blood and save lives. Our Spring Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, April 10th from 9:00am-1:00pm in the GPA Gym. You can sign up at redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GPAACADEMY to select a time.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
While you enjoy your snow day, get out your calendar and mark down these dates for 10th and 11th graders. We have a variety of college trips coming up in the Spring and plan to announce more in the coming weeks. Please sign up in the school counseling office, and see Dr. Fitzgerald specifically for the PC trip which is an extended day - students will need their own transportation for PC as we will return back to GPA around 4pm.
Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112.
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XKukRuifQPc
Please join us Monday, February 9, 2026 for a VIRTUAL Finance & Audit Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM.
To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit the agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit the agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Please join us this evening, Monday, February 2, 2026 for a VIRTUAL Policy Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM.
To view the agenda and find the livestream links, please visit the Agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
To view the agenda and find the livestream links, please visit the Agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Great Path Academy is closed on Monday, January 26th due to the impending snowstorm! Stay safe and warm all weekend!
Great Path Academy Named a 2026 Merit School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America
Dear Great Path Academy Families,
I am very proud to announce that the Magnet Schools of America has awarded Great Path Academy a 2026 National Merit School of Distinction Award for the third year in a row. The Magnet School of America Merit Awards recognize member magnet schools and programs that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent and community involvement. A special thank you to our School Governance Council and our partners with CT State Manchester and ReadyCT for their commitment to our school community.
This honor for the third year in a row is a testament to the daily dedication of our students and staff at Great Path Academy! Being named a School of Distinction confirms that our community is successfully meeting high academic expectations and fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
What This Means for Our Students
At GPA, our mission is to provide an equitable education through our unique middle college high school environment. This recognition highlights the strength of the pathways we have built together:
College Success Today: Through our partnership with CT State Manchester, our students aren't just "preparing" for college—they are living it. By earning tuition-free college credits and utilizing college resources now, they are saving time and money while building the confidence to succeed in higher education.
A National Network: As a member of the Middle College National Consortium, we remain at the forefront of a nationwide movement of 50 schools dedicated to college access.
Career Readiness: Our collaboration with ReadyCT ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom. From paid internships to job shadow days, we are making sure our students graduate with the "work-ready" skills the modern world demands.
We are honored to receive the 2026 Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America. We are incredibly proud to lead a school that is recognized nationally for excellence, equity, and opportunity. Thank you for being a vital part of the Great Path Academy journey.
To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.
To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit www.magnet.edu
Dear Great Path Academy Families,
I am very proud to announce that the Magnet Schools of America has awarded Great Path Academy a 2026 National Merit School of Distinction Award for the third year in a row. The Magnet School of America Merit Awards recognize member magnet schools and programs that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent and community involvement. A special thank you to our School Governance Council and our partners with CT State Manchester and ReadyCT for their commitment to our school community.
This honor for the third year in a row is a testament to the daily dedication of our students and staff at Great Path Academy! Being named a School of Distinction confirms that our community is successfully meeting high academic expectations and fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
What This Means for Our Students
At GPA, our mission is to provide an equitable education through our unique middle college high school environment. This recognition highlights the strength of the pathways we have built together:
College Success Today: Through our partnership with CT State Manchester, our students aren't just "preparing" for college—they are living it. By earning tuition-free college credits and utilizing college resources now, they are saving time and money while building the confidence to succeed in higher education.
A National Network: As a member of the Middle College National Consortium, we remain at the forefront of a nationwide movement of 50 schools dedicated to college access.
Career Readiness: Our collaboration with ReadyCT ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom. From paid internships to job shadow days, we are making sure our students graduate with the "work-ready" skills the modern world demands.
We are honored to receive the 2026 Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America. We are incredibly proud to lead a school that is recognized nationally for excellence, equity, and opportunity. Thank you for being a vital part of the Great Path Academy journey.
To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.
To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit www.magnet.edu
Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m., at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112.
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2M45Hjf4R0M
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2M45Hjf4R0M
Come visit our Open House at Great Path Academy on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 5pm. This is your opportunity to learn about what Great Path has to offer you!
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 36 tuition-free college credit while in high school and get a head start on their college careers by engaging in course pathways that meet their needs and interests. Our school is a small personalized learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Our work-based learning and internship program with ReadyCT helps match students career interests with their future college education.
We have a CIAC partnership with Bulkeley High School which allows our students to participate in sports with transportation to sport practice sites included each day.
GPA is a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a national organization of high schools committed to student success and preparation for college.
Join us for our open house for prospective new students. We will be holding an information session, conducting student-led school tours, showcasing our partnership with CT State Manchester, reviewing the application process, and more.
Siblings who already attend Great Path receive a preference in the lottery as well as students who come from the following schools: STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher, Breakthrough Magnet South, Noah Webster MicroSociety, Mary Hooker ESM, and Renzulli (Renzulli students receive a direct pathway). We enroll 100-110 freshmen each year as well as 5-10 sophomores and juniors for up to 375 total students.
Come meet current students and faculty and learn what GPA has to offer you!
School Contact Information:
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-512-3700
Principal: Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
School Website:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa
RSCO Website:
https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 36 tuition-free college credit while in high school and get a head start on their college careers by engaging in course pathways that meet their needs and interests. Our school is a small personalized learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Our work-based learning and internship program with ReadyCT helps match students career interests with their future college education.
We have a CIAC partnership with Bulkeley High School which allows our students to participate in sports with transportation to sport practice sites included each day.
GPA is a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a national organization of high schools committed to student success and preparation for college.
Join us for our open house for prospective new students. We will be holding an information session, conducting student-led school tours, showcasing our partnership with CT State Manchester, reviewing the application process, and more.
Siblings who already attend Great Path receive a preference in the lottery as well as students who come from the following schools: STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher, Breakthrough Magnet South, Noah Webster MicroSociety, Mary Hooker ESM, and Renzulli (Renzulli students receive a direct pathway). We enroll 100-110 freshmen each year as well as 5-10 sophomores and juniors for up to 375 total students.
Come meet current students and faculty and learn what GPA has to offer you!
School Contact Information:
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-512-3700
Principal: Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
School Website:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa
RSCO Website:
https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/
Join us Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a VIRTUAL Committee of the Whole Meeting. To view the agenda and find the livestream link, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
We want to wish our students, families, and staff a wonderful winter break and holiday season! Enjoy this time to rest and recharge! We will return on Wednesday, January 7th in 2026!
NEW LOCATION! Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112.
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Agenda on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
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YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/qbxxQ6HPyrU
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Agenda on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
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YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/qbxxQ6HPyrU
Our ACE team is hosting a Hot Cocoa Bar on Tuesday, December 23rd to celebrate the winter season and to send off our students on a well-deserved winter break! We will be holding the hot cocoa bar in the cafeteria from 8:30am until our 11am dismissal and call groups down by grade level to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a treat!
Thank you to ReadyCT for arranging a professional drummer visit with Jonathan Barber this week. He is a professional drummer from Hartford who tours all over the world and teachers percussion at Hartt and UCONN. Thank you for delivering a presentation to our students to learn about making a career as a professional musician. Thank you for coming to GPA!
Congratulations to all of our students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, December 10th. They exemplify the values of scholarship, leadership, community service, and character. We are proud of each and every one of them! Congratulations!
Come visit our Open House at Great Path Academy on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 5pm. This is your opportunity to learn about what Great Path has to offer you!
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 36 tuition-free college credit while in high school and get a head start on their college careers by engaging in course pathways that meet their needs and interests. Our school is a small personalized learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Our work-based learning and internship program with ReadyCT helps match students career interests with their future college education.
We have a CIAC partnership with Bulkeley High School which allows our students to participate in sports with transportation to sport practice sites included each day.
GPA is a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a national organization of high schools committed to student success and preparation for college.
Join us for our open house for prospective new students. We will be holding an information session, conducting student-led school tours, showcasing our partnership with CT State Manchester, reviewing the application process, and more.
Siblings who already attend Great Path receive a preference in the lottery as well as students who come from the following schools: STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher, Breakthrough Magnet South, Noah Webster MicroSociety, Mary Hooker ESM, and Renzulli (Renzulli students receive a direct pathway). We enroll 100-110 freshmen each year as well as 5-10 sophomores and juniors for up to 375 total students.
Come meet current students and faculty and learn what GPA has to offer you!
School Contact Information:
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-512-3700
Principal: Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
School Website:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa
RSCO Website:
https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 36 tuition-free college credit while in high school and get a head start on their college careers by engaging in course pathways that meet their needs and interests. Our school is a small personalized learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Our work-based learning and internship program with ReadyCT helps match students career interests with their future college education.
We have a CIAC partnership with Bulkeley High School which allows our students to participate in sports with transportation to sport practice sites included each day.
GPA is a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a national organization of high schools committed to student success and preparation for college.
Join us for our open house for prospective new students. We will be holding an information session, conducting student-led school tours, showcasing our partnership with CT State Manchester, reviewing the application process, and more.
Siblings who already attend Great Path receive a preference in the lottery as well as students who come from the following schools: STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher, Breakthrough Magnet South, Noah Webster MicroSociety, Mary Hooker ESM, and Renzulli (Renzulli students receive a direct pathway). We enroll 100-110 freshmen each year as well as 5-10 sophomores and juniors for up to 375 total students.
Come meet current students and faculty and learn what GPA has to offer you!
School Contact Information:
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-512-3700
Principal: Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
School Website:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa
RSCO Website:
https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/
Please join us this evening, Monday, December 8, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM. To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
See all Board of Education and Committee meetings for the 2025-2026 School year here:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/page/board-of-education-meetings-agendas
